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Core Lightning Nodes Under Attack: Bitcoin Developers Urge Immediate Upgrade
CoinCentral·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Core Lightning warned that attackers are targeting nodes running version 26.06.7 or earlier. The team has not disclosed which vulnerabilities are being exploited or if funds were lost. Version 26.06.8, released on Sept. 22, fixed several security bugs, including one tied to channel closures. Developers urge immediate upgrades.
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